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Record Nr.

UNINA9910847574203321

Autore

Schütz Tobias

Titolo

Einstein at Work on Unified Field Theory : The Five-Dimensional Einstein-Bergmann Approach / / by Tobias Schütz

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Birkhäuser, , 2024

ISBN

3-031-52127-7

Edizione

[1st ed. 2024.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (362 pages)

Collana

Einstein Studies, , 2381-5841 ; ; 17

Disciplina

530.142

Soggetti

Physics - History

Physics

General relativity (Physics)

Gravitation

History of Physics and Astronomy

Conceptual Development in Physics

General Relativity

Gravitational Physics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Focus on Mathematics -- Einstein and Projective Geometry -- Different Pathways to the Generalization of Kaluza’s Theory -- Einstein’s Further Considerations on the Generalized Kaluza Theory -- Considerations on Delta Functions -- Methodological Reflections -- Conclusion.

Sommario/riassunto

This book meticulously examines over one hundred documents of research notes by Albert Einstein, many of which were previously unidentified, held in the archives of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Einstein Papers Project at Caltech. Focused on Einstein's quest for a five-dimensional unified field theory of gravitation and electromagnetism, the analysis provides unique insights into his mathematical skills, thinking, and modus operandi. This academic exploration also investigates the role of mathematics in Einstein’s theorizing with a special focus on projective geometry and delta functions.